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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Bodacious MC
I thought the bat wing type were designed to direct wind at you for hot southern days?
Do the smaller ones clamp onto the frame?
This is what the MOCO says about each. The Road Glide deflectors are definitely for reducing buffeting.

ROAD GLIDEŽ WIND DEFLECTOR KIT
Easy to install, these snap-fit Wind Deflectors reduce and redirect
the airflow that rises between the fairing and fork tubes.
The resulting reduction in updraft can dramatically reduce
buffeting for many riders.

The adjustable ones may reduce buffeting by directing a stream of air instead of a vortex.

ADJUSTABLE AIR DEFLECTOR KIT
Help keep your cool on hot summer rides. The smoked
Adjustable Air Deflectors feature a spring-loaded detent
system that locks in four different positions. Close the vent to
direct airflow around the fairing or open the vent to maximize
airflow on hot days. Easy to install, the complete kit includes
left and right deflector and all necessary mounting hardware.

The fixed batwing deflectors would probably just move the vortex, which could reduce buffeting. All of these batwing deflectors are attached by screws. Not sure, but I would guess they use existing screw holes.

FAIRING AIR DEFLECTORS
Designed to deflect air away from the rider’s elbows and upper
torso, these easy-to-install Air Deflectors reduce the draft
behind the fairing. Fixed-position deflectors are available in
your choice of black or smoked finish to match your styling
direction.

Originally Posted by HuntWhenever
Gustafsson Plastics makes them for the Sport Glide.
He already has those installed on the bike.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by HuntWhenever
Gustafsson Plastics makes them for the Sport Glide.
I have theirs already. They will make them longer than their standard product is if you ask......I didn't because I wasn't sure about clearance. But they could be easily longer IMO
 
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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
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He already has those installed on the bike.
Originally Posted by Bodacious MC
I have theirs already. ...
My reply was directed at $toneCold as he was wondering if touring-specific side deflectors could be made to work on the Sport Glide. I may have misunderstood what he was getting at.
 
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
On my RGS I use these wind deflectors, they really do improve the wind management.







They have these for the batwing fairings. I cannot attest to their efficiency. Maybe they could be made to work on the Sport Glide fairing.



Any chance you can snap few pictures from different angles for this engine guard deflectors. I would like to see this a bit better
 
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Originally Posted by Burbur2
Any chance you can snap few pictures from different angles for this engine guard deflectors. I would like to see this a bit better
I pulled them out of the Harley catalog. The only one I would be able to give you a different angle on would be the RGS.
 
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
I pulled them out of the Harley catalog. The only one I would be able to give you a different angle on would be the RGS.
Thats OK yes I would like to see different angle if possible comparing to what HD shows on their site
 
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